Itching is an uncomfortable sensation that can make a dog scratch continuously. Taking your dog to the vet is the best way to have your dog correctly diagnosed. This ensures the right kind of treatment will be given.
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Types
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There are many types of itching that can affect dogs. Some of these include allergies, bacterial or fungal infection, obsessive licking and parasites such as scabies.
Scabies Mites
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Scabies mites are parasites that can burrow in a dog's skin and cause intense itching. The ears, abdomen and chest are areas that are affected the most.
Allergies
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Dogs can be allergic to trees and grass pollens, which can cause severe itching only when it's allergy season or all year long.
Yeast
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Dogs can itch from a systemic yeast infection called Candida Albicans. Dogs also get yeast infections on the skin and ears.
Auto-immune diseases
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Auto-immune diseases, such as discord lupus erythematosus, can affect the skin of dogs. It causes scabs and crusts that can cause itching.
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